Will Maharashtra COVID Lockdown Work Despite Trade Pushback?

Maharashtra govt’s thoughtful lockdown approach for daily wagers is what has contrarily upset trade organisations.

Call it a curfew, call it severe restrictions, call it by any other name. But Maharashtra has most certainly imposed a lockdown almost exactly a year to the date after the 2020 national lockdown.

But while last year’s lockdown was meekly accepted by most stakeholders, this time, despite adequate warnings by the government, detailed consultations with those likely to be affected and appeals to the general citizenry to co-operate, the curfew has not gone down well with most people.